Antislipping device



Oct. 5 1926..

J. G. c. AKERS I ANTISLIPPING DEVICE Original Filed Feb. 21 1925 Patented Oct. 5, 1926.

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team-ii rs r c JOHNNY G. C. AKERS, OF WALLACE, NEBRASKA.

ANTISLIPPING DEVICE.

Application filed February 21, 1925, Serial No. 10,937. Renewed March 23, .1926.

This invention relates to certain improvements in anti-slipping devices and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character of a lug type, and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this kind which can be readily and conveniently applied in case of an emergency and particularly to effect an extraction of a motor driven vehicle or the like frommud. a

-Another object of-the invention is to pro videa device of this general character comprising two hingedly connected sections together withcoacting means carried by the sections .for clamping the same in applied position.

The invention consists inthe details .of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved anti-slipping device whereby certain important. advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and I advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

Thenovel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely. claimed.

In. order that my invention may be the -better understood, I' will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a view artly in elevation and'partly' in section il ustrating a device constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention and applied to a spoked wheel;

Figure 2 is a view in outer plan of the structure as illustrated in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a view in perspective of one of the members comprised in my improved device with the coacting chain shown in fragment; Figure 4 is a view in perspective of the second member comprised in my improved device as herein set forth with the chain also shown in fragment.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, my improved device consrts oftwo sections A and B. The section A comprises a curved-plate 1 ada ted to snugly engage the outer surface of t e carcass C of a'tire, 'the section B bein provided with a similar plate '1 Each o? the .plates 1 and 1? is provided with a grooved or channeled 'extension 2 to properly engage the rim R of a wheel, the section A having the grooved 'or channeled portion 2 defined by a continuing extension 3 which is of particular advantage when the device is employedin connection with a wheel of a disc type.

The inner or adjacent end portions of the plates 1 and 1 are provided with the intermeshing sleeves or barrels 4 through which is directed a pintle 5 whereby the sec-v tions A and B are pivotally connected for relative swinging movement to facilitate the application on removal of the device.

Each of the sections or members A and B at substantially its transverse center is provided with an outstanding lug 6 of desired dimensions and design the same being held to its coacting plate 1 or 1*.by the bracket 7 attached to opposite faces of the lug 6 and to the plate 1 or 1?. The lug 6 of one section is slightly offset with respect to the lug of the second section so that no hindrance or obstruction will be offered thereby to the desired relative swinging movement of the sections A and B.

The inner end of-each of the lugs 6 also has its inner portion cut away, as at 8, to afford requisite. clearance for the intermediate or central barrel orsleeve 4.

The inner end portion of the lug 6 of the section A has secured thereto an outstanding lug or bracket 9 through which is threaded a shank 10 the inner end portion of which being received within a pocket or recess ll formed in an outstanding lug or bracket 12 carried by the inner end portion of the lug 6. By requisite rotation of the shank 10 the sections A and'qQB will be caused 'tohave inward relative" movement to effect a tie clamping engagement of the sections A and B upon the carcass C of the tire and to effectively maintain such en agement. Upon reverse rotation of the s ank 10 thedesired release of the device may be readily had. 1

In order to facilitate the desired rotation of the member or shank 10 the outer end portion thereof is provided with the wing head 14. 1 I

The free end portionsof the members or sections A and B each has secured thereto longer chain is wrappedaround the spokes as illustrated in Figure 1 with the snap hook 17 engaged with a link, preferably the outer link, of. the second or shorter chain 16.

When my improved device is applied to a wheel of a disc type, the longer chain may have its free end portion threaded through the outer end link of the shorter chain and then returned with the snap hook 17, engaged with an intermediate link of the longer chain. When so done it is to be understood that both of the chains 16 will be disposed over the applied plates 1 and 1*. It is to be understood that the outer link 16 of theshorter chain 16 is of a size to permit the hook member 17 to be readily threaded therethrough.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that an anti-slipping device constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my in vention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim 1. An anti-slipping device of the class described, comprising two oppositely disconnecting the inner end portions thereof, outstanding lugs carried by the plates, coacting means carried by the lugs for moving the plates .one toward the other said means comprisingoutstanding brackets carried by the adjacent end portions of the I lugs and a member threaded through one of said brackets for engagement with the second bracket, one of said plates having its free end portion extending beyond the free end portion of the second plate, each .of said plates being providedv with a channel to receive the marginal portion of a. wheel rim, and additional means for securing said plates in their operative positions, said additional means comprising linked members attached to the free ends of said plates and being adapted for adjustable engagement with each other.

2. An anti-slipping device of the class described comprising two plates adapted to engage over the outer surface of the carcass of a tire, means for pivotally connecting the inner end portions of the plates, outstanding lugs carried by the plates, coacting means carried by the lugs for moving the plates one toward the other, each of said plates being provided with a channel to. receive themarginal portion of a wheel rim, and additional means for securing said plates in their operative positions.

3. An anti-slipping device of the class described comprising two oppositely disposed curvedplates, means for pivotally connecting the inner end portions thereof, outstanding lugs carried by the plates, coacting means carried by the lugs for moving the plates one toward the other,

said means comprising outstanding brackets carried by the adjacent end portions of the lugs and a member threaded through one of said brackets for engagement with the second bracket, one of said plates having its free end portion extending beyond the free end portion of the second plate, each posed curved plates, means for pivotally of said plates being provided with a channel to receive the marginal portion of a wheel rim, and additional means for securing said plates in their operative positions.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

JOHNNY o. 0. Areas; 

